Tinea

Question 1

Tinea

Answer 1

• term given to dermatophyte fungal infections

Question 2

Main types of tinea infection

Answer 2

1. tinea capitis (scalp)
2. tinea corporis (trunk, legs, arms)
3. tinea pedis (feet)

Question 3

Tinea capitis

Answer 3

• scarring alopecia
• mostly seen in children
• scalp scarpings for diagnosis

Question 4

Management of tinea capitis

Answer 4

• oral antifunfals (terbinafine)
• topical ketoconazole shampoo

Question 5

Tinea corporis

Answer 5

• ringworm
• well-defined annular, erythematois lesions
• oral fluconazole or topical carbimazole